It’s late July and we’re deep in the dog days of summer. I always find myself feeling at loose ends this time of year. School’s been out for weeks and kids are restless. Businesses operate on reduced schedules as employees take a vacation and then have to play catch-up when they return. Popular TV shows are on hiatus or re-runs, retailers are selling off last season’s merchandise and Major League Baseball is still months away from the playoffs.

We’re avowed foodies, and couldn’t be more excited about the wealth of new culinary options popping up on the Westside. With the abundance of new restaurants, gourmet markets, and prepared food options recently opened in the market, our biggest concern is not cooking, but curbing my enthusiasm to indulge in every whim, while keeping my waistline in check!